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14K Gold Price Today

As of August 8, 2026, the 14K gold price is $2,540.28 per troy ounce, down 0.01% over the past 24 hours. 14K gold is 58.5% pure, so this melt value is the live 24K spot price multiplied by 0.585, which works out to $81.67 per gram.

Live 14 karat gold price per gram, calculated from real-time spot prices. 14K is the most popular gold purity in the US for engagement rings and everyday fine jewelry.

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$3,269.79(Jan 28, 2026)

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Data Methodology

Where does this price data come from?
Gold spot prices are aggregated from trusted market data sources tracking the primary global exchanges, with automatic fallback for redundancy. Prices are updated in real-time during market hours, ensuring you always see the latest data. All prices reflect the latest available mid-market spot rate.
How is the gold spot price determined?
The gold spot price is derived from the most actively traded futures contracts on COMEX (CME Group) and the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA). The spot price represents the current market price for immediate delivery, calculated from near-month futures contracts adjusted for carry costs. During off-hours, prices reflect OTC (over-the-counter) trading across global markets, providing continuous 24-hour price discovery.
How is the 14K gold price calculated?
Pure gold is designated as 24 karat (24K), meaning 99.9% gold content. 14K gold contains 58.5% pure gold, with the remaining 41.5% consisting of alloy metals for durability. The 14K price is calculated as: 14K price = 24K spot price x 0.585 (58.5% purity). Note that retail jewelry prices will be higher than this melt value due to craftsmanship, design, and dealer margins.
When are precious metals markets open?
COMEX futures trade Sunday through Friday, 6:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET (23 hours per day with a 1-hour break). The London Bullion Market (LBMA) operates Monday to Friday with two daily fixings: AM fix at 10:30 AM London time and PM fix at 3:00 PM London time. Outside of formal exchange hours, precious metals continue to trade on OTC markets globally, meaning prices can move 24 hours a day, 5 days a week. Our data reflects these continuous market movements.

Understanding 14K Gold

14 karat gold contains 58.5% pure gold and 41.5% alloying metals including silver, copper, and zinc. It is the most popular gold purity in the United States, stamped with the 585 fineness hallmark (585 parts per thousand of pure gold).

To calculate the 14K gold price, multiply the current 24K spot price per gram by 0.585. If the spot price of pure gold is $100 per gram, 14K gold carries an intrinsic metal value of approximately $58.50 per gram before any retail markup or craftsmanship charges.

14K gold strikes the ideal balance between gold content and durability, which is why it dominates the American jewelry market. Engagement rings, wedding bands, pendants, and bracelets are most commonly produced in 14K because the alloy is hard enough to securely hold gemstone settings while maintaining a rich, warm gold color. Major jewelry retailers across the United States stock 14K as their standard offering.

The alloy metals blended with 14K gold also determine its color. Yellow 14K gold uses silver and copper. White 14K gold incorporates palladium or nickel. Rose 14K gold uses a higher proportion of copper for its distinctive pinkish hue. All three color variations contain exactly the same percentage of pure gold and carry the same 585 hallmark.

Compared to 10K gold, 14K offers a noticeably richer color and higher resale value. Compared to 18K gold, 14K provides better scratch resistance and a more accessible price point, making it the go-to choice for daily-wear jewelry.

For long-run context on how 14K's underlying spot has moved, see our gold price history from 1970 to 2026: 56 years of annual averages with inflation-adjusted highs and decade-by-decade analysis.

Purity
58.5% pure gold (585 fineness)
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585 (stamped on all 14K items)
Durability
Highly scratch-resistant for daily wear
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Dominant purity in the United States

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 14K gold?
14K gold is an alloy containing 58.5% pure gold and 41.5% other metals like silver, copper, and zinc. The 14 in 14K means 14 out of 24 parts are gold. It carries the 585 hallmark and is the most popular gold purity for jewelry in the United States, offering an excellent balance of beauty, durability, and affordability.
How to calculate 14K gold price?
Multiply the current 24K gold spot price by 0.585 to get the 14K gold value. For a per-gram price, divide the spot price per troy ounce by 31.1035 and multiply by 0.585. If spot gold is $4,000/oz, the 14K price per gram is about $75.23.
Is 14K gold good quality?
Yes. 14K gold is the most widely sold gold purity in the US. It contains over half pure gold by weight, produces a beautiful gold color, and is significantly more durable than higher karats. Major jewelry brands use 14K for engagement rings, wedding bands, and everyday pieces.
What is the scrap value of 14K gold?
Calculate scrap value by multiplying the weight in grams by the current 24K gold price per gram and then by 0.585. Scrap gold dealers typically pay 70-90% of this calculated melt value. Use the MetalCharts melt value calculator for an instant estimate based on current spot prices.
How much is a 14K gold ring worth?
A typical 14K ring weighs 3-7 grams. At $100/gram pure gold, a 5 gram ring holds 5 x 0.585 x $100 = $292.50 of gold, and a scrap buyer would offer roughly $205-265 of that. Rings with gemstones, designer marks, or antique value can be worth substantially more sold intact than melted.
What does the 585 stamp mean on gold?
585 is the fineness mark for 14K gold: 585 parts pure gold per 1,000, or 58.5%. It is the same purity as a 14K or 14KT stamp. European jewelry typically uses the 585 mark while American pieces use 14K. Both have identical melt value gram for gram.
14k vs 18k gold: what's the difference in purity and price?
14K gold is 58.5% pure (585 fineness) while 18K is 75% pure (750 fineness), so 18K contains about 28% more gold per gram and its melt value is proportionally higher: multiply spot by 0.585 for 14K and 0.75 for 18K. In practice, 14K is harder and more scratch-resistant, which makes it the US standard for daily-wear rings, while 18K has a richer color and dominates European and Asian fine jewelry. Compare live per-gram values on our 18K gold price page, linked below.
Is 14K gold worth buying?
For jewelry, 14K is the practical sweet spot in the US market: durable enough for daily wear, meaningfully cheaper than 18K, and still majority gold. For pure investment, bullion-grade 24K bars and coins are better because you avoid making charges and recover closer to full metal value when selling.
Will a magnet stick to real 14K gold?
No. Gold is not magnetic, and the copper, silver, and zinc usually alloyed into 14K are not magnetic either. If a piece snaps firmly to a magnet, it likely has a steel or iron core under plating. The magnet test only rules out obvious fakes; professional testing confirms purity.